I’m worried about you so I wanted to check in. Are things going ok or is having the kids home plucking your last nerve? Or is it a combination? Speaking of having raw nerves, I want to address sibling bullying….
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Resources and Tips: Addressing Coronavirus with Children and Teens There are so many “teachable moments” surrounding the issue of the Novel Coronavirus. Like any news event whether it’s a global medical crisis, a natural disaster or terrorism, some children will…
Here in New York City, we’re coming up on the annual Department of Education’s Respect for All Week. From February 10-14, K-12 school activities promote positive school climates, including the National No One Eats Alone Day on Friday, the 14th (which,…
That’s so Brené Brown of you. Which is what my son said to me when we were talking about this year’s personal word. It’s his tradition to ask people to come up with one word that would capture their approach…
“I’m sorry you had to go through that.” It doesn’t matter how old you are. Those can be the sweetest, most powerful words to receive if you’ve been on the receiving end of repeated, intentional behavior that is meant…
Whether school started today or within the next month, my hope is that it starts off with joy and on the right foot. That is why I fondly call this Be Nice to the New Kid Month. There are many…
This Independence Day, I feel so lucky to have met so many wonderful military families this past year. Here’s what I’ve learned. They deserve our support. Saying a simple thank you to military families is lovely. Especially if you see them…
The most consistent piece of advice that experts give kids when they’ve experienced bullying behavior is tell a trusted adult. Actually, it’s our biggest piece of hope in this complicated issue that kids will survive and thrive if they get…
My son and I stared in horror at the television as events played out at Columbine High School in Colorado. It was April 1999, and as Peter and I watched a bloodied teenage boy dangling from a broken window, clinging…
Can you imagine if only 3 sets of two words could change a person’s day or perhaps even their life? Sound implausible? It’s not only possible, it’s likely. These six words when said with sincerity can build solid social connections…